Urgent Action: Peace Corps Evacuees Need Your Support

In this time of crisis, Congress needs to hear from Peace Corps supporters like never before. With final approval Friday, March 27th of an $88 million emergency appropriation for Peace Corps, this action encourages Congress to prepare for a next round of legislation to provide longer-term support for the approximately 7,300 volunteers who have been evacuated. When writing this letter, follow this link to see the number of serving volunteers from your state.

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Dear [[Recipient's Title and Name]]:

I am very grateful that Congress passed and the president signed legislation that included $88 million in much needed funds to support the evacuation and initial transition costs for approximately 7,300 volunteers from 61 countries, as programs were temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This was a very helpful first step. But it is only a step, and more will be needed to make sure the returned Peace Corps Volunteers get some longer-term support to make sure they are healthy and whole.

I urge you to provide additional support for evacuated volunteers. Through no fault of their own, our Peace Corps Volunteers have suddenly been uprooted and sent home. They will face a variety of exceptional financial, health and emotional needs to address a range of concerns including employment needs and/or unemployment benefits in a period of economic retraction, ensuring long-term health coverage in the midst of this pandemic, student loan deferment or relief, and more. It is imperative that the next round of legislation includes provisions that makes sure the particular needs of Peace Corps Volunteers are addressed.

This pandemic will eventually pass. When it does, it is imperative that we ramp up and redeploy our Peace Corps Volunteers. Since 1961, approximately 250,000 Peace Corps volunteers and staff have represented our nation passionately and effectively, providing goodwill and development assistance in an interconnected world. As we respond to and recover from this pandemic, Peace Corps volunteers will be an important component of our reconnection with other nations.

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